Trebuchet
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: BbCapotraste:
3rd traste
||Dsus4: xx0233
[Verse 1]
G B7
You're here for a reason, so you better get to speaking
Em C
before we slam the gate and ruin something good
G B7
You think you're gonna quit just throw it in and end the bit
Em C
You should question first if you even could
[Pre-Chorus]
B7 Em
Because the castle walls we built will stop the advance
B7 Em
until they launch the trebuchet
B7 Em
I'm riding off to battle with a broken lance
C D Dsus4
And armor made of paper mache
[Chorus 1]
G B7 Em C G
Our walls are falling down, our hope is starting to fade
B7 Em C
they're going for the crown, they launch the trebuchet
C7
Trebuchet (yeah)
[Harmonica solo]
G B7 Em G B7 Em
[Verse 2]
G B7
It's been a cruel December, we're outclassed and we're outnumbered
Em C
We're out in the open taking heavy fire
G B7
I really hate to admit it, but I don't trust that new Lieutenant
Em C
He's got charm, but he's an awful liar
[Pre-Chorus 2]
B7 Em
And soon we're lying in a ditch their ambush went without a hitch
B7 Em
Our noble charge was nothing to gain
B7 Em
Could someone call the medic and tell him "bring the anesthetic"
C D Dsus4
So we can momentarily numb the pain
[Chorus 2]
G B7 Em C G
Our walls are falling down, our hope is starting to fade
B7 Em C
They're going for the crown, they launch the trebuchet
G B7 Em C G
Our walls cant take much more, as it starts to look like rain
B7 Em C
They'll leave you drunk and poor they launch the trebuchet
C7
Trebuchet (yeah)
[Harmonica solo 2]
G B7 Em G B7 Em
AAAAAah
[Verse 3]
G B7
Fire, fire in the air guns and swords and clashing bashing
Em C
smashing skulls with deadly stares here's to all those years of fasting
G B7
Fire, Fire in the air cannons fired break and tear
Em C
Their forces till their barely standing, drop these burdens that we bare
[Pre-Chorus 3]
G B7
The crumbling and rumbling and tumbling down
Em C
what's the end game for your inner peace the bombs are blowing up the town
G B7
Fire, fire in the air, cannons fired, armor pierced
Em
these strangers that I'll come to miss
C N.C.
I cant believe it's come to this
[Chorus 3]
G B7 Em C G
Our walls are falling down, our hope is starting to fade
B7 Em C
They're going for the crown, they launch the trebuchet
G B7 Em C G
Our walls cant take much more, as it starts to look like rain
B7 Em C
They'll leave you drunk and poor they launch the trebuchet
G B7 Em C
Our wall's in pieces, they came for blood to end the reign I hate this Grey its all the
same
G B7 E C
You'll never outlive fame, we launch the trebuchet
C7
Trebuchet (yeah)
[Outro]
G B7 Em G B7 Em
How to play Trebuchet
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.